The University of Canterbury (UC) aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment, and recognises that all at UC need to feel a sense of belonging. UC supports LGBTQI+ students and staff with assistance on and off campus, and celebrates sexual and gender diversity on campus.

Who can you talk to at UC?

UC Diversity champion

A UC Diversity champion is someone who is knowledgeable on, and sympathetic to, diversity and equity issues. Please contact our diversity champions should you have any questions or issues regarding diversity. They are all very approachable and are keen to hear what you have to say.

UC Health Centre

The UC Health Centre provides free counselling to all UC students. There is a counsellor available with an LGBTQIA+ focus – just ask for Mairin Taylor when making an appointment.

To make an appointment with a counsellor, visit the Health Centre, located in the UCSA carpark on the riverbank adjacent to the Ilam school boundary

Telephone 03 364 2402

The Health Centre is open 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm Friday during term time and 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am – 6.00pm Saturday during exam periods.

Student Care

The friendly, professional advisors at Student Care are here to help you by providing free and confidential advice and support. You can talk with a Student Care Advisor by phoning, emailing, dropping in, or making an appointment.

To contact Student Care

Visit Student Care, located in level 2 of the Puaka-James Hight Building